On the domestic front, Brazil faces significant challenges in infrastructure development, education and health, as well as with regulatory and tax barriers that are limiting high-end economic growth, analysts said.
The most significant threat comes from infrastructure development, particularly 149 planned large hydroelectric dams (Wikramanayake and Rundel, 2002).
He clearly defined his government's priorities (health care, education, and infrastructure development); devoted significant financial resources to these priority areas; and appointed capable, competent ministers to head these departments.
This can help stimulate the significant private sector financing required for smart urban infrastructure development.
It is argued that public and political recognition of urban transport injustices provides significant argument for changes in urban planning, transport infrastructure development and traffic management.
LRCH is conducting a public consultation on the proposed development, which was designated a nationally significant infrastructure project earlier this year - the first commercial venture to come into this planning category.
The right for major infrastructure projects that include elements of housing development to be fast-tracked through the Nationally Significant Infrastructure regime – meaning the project does not need to go through full democratic consultation.
Moreover, the benefits of new infrastructure development for the country may also be offset by a significant repeal of environmental protections.
"The event generates significant economic, social and cultural benefits including job creation, industry development, inward investment, tourism, infrastructure development and community involvement," she said.
